EnergyShield ®

Continuous Wall Insulation

RIGID POLYISO FOAM INSULATION GUIDEFor Residential and Commercial Applications

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Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................4

The Ideal Wall ...................................................................................................................................................................6

Product Selector ...........................................................................................................................................................8

Application–Metal Panel ......................................................................................................................................10

Application–Brick, Stone & Stucco ............................................................................................................12

Application–Interior Exposed ..........................................................................................................................14

Application–Concrete Panels .........................................................................................................................16

Application–Fiber Cement, Wood & Siding ........................................................................................18

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INTRODUCTION

Atlas EnergyShield® is used in high-profile buildings across all climates and regions of

the U.S. and Canada.

INTRODUCTION

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Atlas is an industry leader in polyiso board insulation technology. Investment in our people and processes enables us to achieve the highest levels of customer service, product performance and product quality in the industry. Atlas products come with the peace of mind associated with reliable, consistent engineering and support delivered when and where it is needed.

Founded in 1982, Atlas has grown to become an industry leader and manufacturer

of products in a variety of building material categories—including continuous

wall insulation. Throughout our history, Atlas has developed a deep collective

knowledge of advanced building science to help our customers with projects that

are energy efficient, cost effective and profitable.

Exterior continuous insulation is the most effective way to thermally insulate

building envelopes. By overcoming the thermal bridging issues that traditional

insulations can’t address and that impair building performance, Atlas exterior

wall insulation products enhance envelope design and improve performance.

Atlas EnergyShield® wall insulation products are made with a polyiso core, which

achieves a high R-Value (the capacity to resist heat flow) with minimal material

thickness. With numerous assembly approvals for all types of wall application,

EnergyShield continuous wall insulation brings a high level of design flexibility,

allowing designers and builders to enjoy unmatched control over their projects’

thermal envelope.

THE IDEAL WALL

Atlas and EnergyShield® products help architects’ visions become reality. With millions of possible wall assemblies, we have solutions for every dream you build.

THE IDEAL WALL

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What does the ideal wall do? Every good wall incorporates some type of thermal insulation, but the ideal wall goes further. The ideal wall incorporates thermal, moisture, vapor and air control into its design. Atlas EnergyShield® insulation solutions are an essential component of this ideal wall.

Atlas EnergyShield provides a multi-functional, single-layer solution for exterior

and interior walls that serves as a continuous barrier against energy loss and

allows vapor and air management. EnergyShield has a higher resistance to

heat flow than alternative insulation types, increasing building efficiency for

long-term performance. This allows a thinner wall profile, by taking up less

space to deliver the same R-value, minimizing total wall thickness. Moisture

and vapor management, controlled airflow and thermal properties reduce

the risk of moisture intrusion in wall assemblies, providing protection for

buildings that last.

Whether you’re designing, constructing or improving a building, you can count on

EnergyShield products for every stage of the build. The Atlas EnergyShield family

of products is proven to deliver outstanding performance and lasting energy

efficiency, and can help earn LEED® credits and meet federal, state and local

green building codes. EnergyShield products are also GREENGUARD Gold

Certified, ensuring that your project can meet the highest standards for indoor

air quality.

With more than 30 years of industry expertise in polyiso manufacturing,

Atlas EnergyShield continuous wall insulation products deliver confidence

with proven performance.

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METAL PANELEnergyShield® Pro products for commerical insulation from Atlas are the best way to ensure that metal panel claddings will perform with the highest level of energy efficiency. Atlas EnergyShield Pro also provides a functional, rigid wall surface suitable for a variety of cladding types. EnergyShield Pro polyiso insulation provides excellent fire performance, charring in place rather than melting or dripping like other foam plastic insulations. Atlas has extensive NFPA 285 approvals and a wide range of compliant wall assemblies. For every configuration of commercial wall, there is the right Atlas product.

EnergyShield Pro combines Class A fire performance,

NFPA 285 compliances and water and air barrier capabilities

with the highest available R-value per inch on the market.

EnergyShield® CGF Pro offers the same Class A fire

performance as EnergyShield Pro but uses coated glass

facers to bring a vapor permeable option that is also highly

abuse resistant.

EnergyShield® Ply Pro provides an FRT plywood surface and

eliminates the need for separate installation. This reduces

labor costs and increases efficiency in a metal building

construction project.

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METAL PANEL

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EnergyShield Pro makes it easy to combine performance and style in metal-clad designs.

RECOMMENDATIONS

EnergyShield Pro integrates perfectly into metal panel assemblies and code compliant combinations.

For open joint rainscreen applications, EnergyShield CGF Pro offers a black facer, eliminating the need for a black out fabric.

Steel studs, batt cavity insulation, glass-mat faced sheathing, liquid applied air & moisture barrier, EnergyShield Ply Pro, metal panels.

EnergyShield Pro can be used in wall configurations with or without gypsum sheathing. See our technical Evaluation Report for the full range of design options.

BRICK, STONE & STUCCOBeautiful and versatile, brick, stone and stucco have been the choices for durability and classic design for centuries. But they can also present challenges—thermal, moisture, vapor and air control are crucial to their success as a cladding. EnergyShield® pairs perfectly with them, offering integrated air, moisture and vapor central technology. It’s a combination that is hard to beat.

EnergyShield® Pro is an all-around solution that can work

for insulating brick and provides commercial-grade moisture

and fire compliance.

EnergyShield® CGF Pro is great for large-scale commercial

applications in which the commercial building needs to

“breathe.” It includes a durable coated glass facer that is

abuse resistant.

EnergyShield® For over 30 years, EnergyShield has set the

standard for residential continuous insulation. With an R-value

of 6.5 per inch, EnergyShield is still the industry leader.

EnergyShield® CGF brings durability together with moisture

resistance in vapor-open designs for Type V construction.

Stucco-Shield® Designed for direct-applied stucco,

Stucco-Shield is perfect for use with a wide variety of

basecoat, mesh and finish systems.

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RESIDENTIAL

BRICK, STONE & STUCCO

Steel studs, batt cavity insulation, glass-mat faced sheathing, EnergyShield Pro with taped joints, mortar net, brick.

Wood studs, batt cavity insulation, wood sheathing, EnergyShield with taped joints, stone cladding.

Steel studs, batt cavity insulation, glass-mat faced sheathing, liquid applied air and moisture barrier, EnergyShield Pro, stone cladding.

Wood studs, batt cavity insulation, wood sheathing, EnergyShield CGF, liquid applied air and moisture barrier, mortar net, brick.

Steel studs, batt cavity insulation, glass-mat faced sheathing, EnergyShield Pro with taped joints, grade D building paper, expanded metal lath, cement plaster scratch and brown coats, stucco finish.

Wood studs, batt cavity insulation, wood sheathing, water resistive membrane, EnergyShield Stucco-Shield, basecoat, mesh, acrylic finish.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

INTERIOR EXPOSEDFor commercial projects where the design calls for continuous insulation on the interior, such as metal buildings or tilt-up construction, EnergyShield® Pro has an unprinted fiberglass reinforced white foil facer that can be left exposed. Perfect for warehouse, manufacturing or agricultural facilities, EnergyShield Pro provides a clean, functional, uncluttered look for the interior of commercial buildings in addition to the high level of performance expected from commercial-grade Atlas insulation products.

EnergyShield Pro, offered for building interiors, provides

Class A fire performance and high R-value,, helping to

limit energy loss. EnergyShield Pro can also be pressure-

washed. EnergyShield Pro is NFPA 286 compliant for

use on interior walls without requiring a thermal barrier.

EnergyShield Pro can be used on interior walls—or

ceilings—only.

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INTERIOR EXPOSEDEnergyShield ® ProContinuous Wall Insulation

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Concrete: Tilt-Up Wall or Residential Basements

Engineered Metal: CeilingEngineered Metal Building: Wall

* Polyiso has a higher R-value per inch than other rigid foam insulation products• Durable foil facers

• Higher R-value than XPS and EPS*

• Reflective facers

• Cleanable

Use EnergyShield Pro’s unprinted side for a clean interior look.

CONCRETE PANELSAtlas introduces EnergyShield® PanelCast™, an industry leader in concrete insulation. Based on EnergyShield® CGF technology, EnergyShield PanelCast is coated glass faced insulation that does not require additional labor in the field to prepare it for mounting to concrete surfaces. This efficient, resilient insulation product is vapor permeable, helping to prevent water issues and the formation of mold, providing a better long-term bond to wet concrete than other insulation. EnergyShield PanelCast also includes the full range of EnergyShield CGF benefits such as durability and superior R-value.

EnergyShield PanelCast offers durable, alkali-resistant

facers on a high-psi foam core. PanelCast is designed to

withstand the harshest jobsite conditions and abuse, while

bringing industry leading R-value to every project.

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CONCRETE PANELS

• No need for abrading the surface prior for better adhesion

• Superior R-value for more efficient concrete walls

• Ideal for site-cast tilt-up, plant precast and cast-in-place

EnergyShield ® PanelCast™

Continuous Concrete Insulation

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Excellent performance in under slab applicat ions.

The versatility of fiber cement, vinyl and wood sidings have made them a mainstay of design. Today’s high performance buildings use EnergyShield® products to integrate energy conservation and moisture resistance with their classic visual appeal.

EnergyShield® Pro When your project requires NFPA 285

and Class A performance, turn to EnergyShield Pro

products. EnergyShield Pro can be used in a nearly limitless

number of commercial wall assemblies with a wide variety of

cladding types.

EnergyShield® CGF Pro NFPA 285 compliance and Class A

fire performance joined with abuse resistant facers for the

ultimate in commercial performance. EnergyShield CGF Pro

even includes a black facer for open joint rainscreen designs.

EnergyShield® Ply Pro is a product that helps control labor

costs and offers convenience on the jobsite. Faced on one

side with fire-resistant plywood, EnergyShield Ply Pro offers

users faster installation with fewer steps.

EnergyShield is a popular choice for Type V residential

projects built with wood and traditional siding because of

its high R-value, effectiveness as a moisture barrier and its

minimal thickness. It’s also a cost-effective option with

all-around suitability for residential construction.

EnergyShield® CGF is a high-durability option for Type V

residential construction, and is especially effective for buildings

that need vapor permeable insulation. It’s water resistant,

rigid and environmentally friendly.

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RESIDENTIAL

FIBER CEMENT, WOOD & SIDING

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RECOMMENDATIONS

Steel studs, batt cavity insulation, glass-mat faced sheathing, EnergyShield Pro, liquid-applied air and moisture barrier, fiber-cement panel cladding.

Wood studs, batt cavity insulation, wood sheathing, taped joints, EnergyShield, wood battens, fiber-cement siding.

Steel studs, batt cavity insulation, glass-matt faced sheathing, EnergyShield CGF Pro with black facer side out and taped joints, metal panels installed with open joints.

Wood studs, batt cavity insulation, wood sheathing, water resistive membrane, EnergyShield CGF, wood battens, fiber-cement siding.

FIBER CEMENT, WOOD & SIDING

EnergyShield ®

Continuous Wall Insulation

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